Usyk aims to 'push boundaries of the sport' in 'unique' Verhoeven bout

Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Sergey Lapin explains why his unexpected showdown with kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven appealed to the great champion; "He's not an easy opponent at all. He's a powerful puncher and he's comfortable going forward and engaging," Lapin toldSky Sports

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Tuesday 19 May 2026 06:22, UK